Metric Conversions for TEAS 7

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.07 to a fraction, we need to write it as 7/100 since 0.07 is equivalent to 7/100 in fraction form. The correct answer is A (7/100). Choice B (7/50) is incorrect because 0.07 is not equivalent to 7/50. Choice C (7/25) is incorrect as well since it does not represent 0.07. Choice D (7/10) is incorrect because 0.07 is not equal to 7/10. The closest fraction to 0.07 is 7/100, making it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: kilogram. In the metric system, 'kg' stands for kilogram, which is the unit of mass. The prefix 'kilo-' denotes 1000, so a kilogram is equal to 1000 grams. This is the standard unit used to measure mass in the metric system. B: keg is incorrect as it is a container for storing liquids, not a unit of measurement. C: kroner is the currency used in Norway and Denmark, not a unit of measurement in the metric system. D: kraken is a mythical sea monster and not related to any unit of measurement. Therefore, the correct choice is A as it corresponds to the standard unit for mass in the metric system.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 0.1 cm. 1 millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters because there are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. To convert millimeters to centimeters, you divide by 10. Choice A (1/100 cm) is incorrect because 1 millimeter is not equal to 1/100 of a centimeter. Choice C (1 cm) is incorrect because 1 millimeter is smaller than 1 centimeter. Choice D (10 cm) is incorrect because 1 millimeter is not equal to 10 centimeters; it is only 0.1 centimeters.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert a decimal to inches, we know that 1 inch is equal to 1.0. So, 0.13 inches can be written as 0.13 * 1 inch which equals 0.13 inches. A: 0.013 inches - Incorrect, this is a smaller value than 0.13 inches. B: 1.3 inches - Incorrect, this is a larger value than 0.13 inches. D: 13 inches - Incorrect, this is a significantly larger value than 0.13 inches. Therefore, the correct answer is C as 0.13 inches is the equivalent decimal value.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert meters to kilometers, we divide by 1,000 since 1 kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters. Therefore, 1,000 meters divided by 1,000 equals 1 kilometer. Hence, the correct answer is B: 1 km. A: 0.1 km - Incorrect. This would be the equivalent of 100 meters. C: 10 km - Incorrect. This would be the equivalent of 10,000 meters. D: 0.01 km - Incorrect. This would be the equivalent of 10 meters.